Some People Think the Moon is Made of Cheese, so Here Are 50 Actual Facts about the Moon

We sincerely hope that none of you is surprised to find out it's not really made of cheese.

Dan Van Winkle

Published: Jan 8, 2014 02:04 pm

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Buzz Aldrin can probably get away with punching people in the face for saying dumb things about the Moon, and he has, but you might consider correcting people’s misconceptions with a few of these 50 facts about the Moon, instead. Unless, of course, you happen to be a world famous moon-walking astronaut. Then punch away.

For the rest of you, here’s a handy infographic so that you can battle ignorance with your words instead of your fists:

50 Facts About The Moon

(Giraffe Blog via Neomammalian Studios)

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Dan Van Winkle

Dan Van Winkle (he) is an editor and manager who has been working in digital media since 2013, first at now-defunct Geekosystem (RIP), and then at The Mary Sue starting in 2014, specializing in gaming, science, and technology. Outside of his professional experience, he has been active in video game modding and development as a hobby for many years. He lives in North Carolina with Lisa Brown (his wife) and Liz Lemon (their dog), both of whom are the best, and you will regret challenging him at Smash Bros.